noun
sari
SAH-ree
noun
1
A traditional South Asian women's garment made from a single long piece of fabric, wrapped around the body and draped over one shoulder.
"She wore a bright red silk sari to the wedding."
"Her grandmother taught her how to drape a sari properly."
How to Use Sari
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA long draped garment traditionally worn by women across South Asia.
Common pairings
silk sari
wear a sari
drape a sari
Word Forms
saris plural
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Etymology
From Hindi "sari," ultimately from Sanskrit "shati," meaning "strip of cloth."